On November 20th, Brazil celebrates
National Black Consciousness Day , a date chosen to reflect on the contribution of black culture to our society and in reverence to Zumbi dos Palmares, who died on this day in 1695. To celebrate the date,
CASACOR decided to honor some of the
black professionals and activists who participated in the exhibitions throughout Brazil. Check it out!
Audrey Carolini and Thamires Mendes, from ARQTAB
ARQTAB | Maycon Fogliene - A Casa do Ser. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. (Amanda Bibiano/CASACOR)
Partners at the helm of ARQTAB,
Audrey Carolini and
Thamires Mendes participated in CASACOR São Paulo in 2023 with "
A Casa do Ser ": an accessible loft for different body types measuring 67 m². The architects are also volunteers for
, a platform that maps the production of black female architects in Brazil.
Ester Car
Ester Carro - Espaço Motirõ. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. (André Mortatti/CASACOR)
Activist and president of
Fazendinhando ,
Ester Carro brought to the São Paulo exhibition the "
Motirõ Space ", a 34 m² space that offers alternatives to accommodate entire families and their many activities. A resident of the Jardim Colombo community, the architect and activist leads the
Fazendinhando Institute , an organization created by and for residents of Brazilian favelas whose aim is to engage, raise awareness, integrate and develop the community of Jardim Colombo and its surroundings.
Hellen Pacheco
Hellen Pacheco Arquitetura e Design - Mediterrâneo em Mim. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. (André Mortatti/CASACOR)
Interior designer
Hellen Pacheco participated for the first time in CASACOR São Paulo with "Mediterrâneo em Mim", a functional unisex bathroom project of 47 m² where the highlight is the porcelain floor with different geometric patterns designed by Isabela Capeto for Ceusa.
Nicholas Oher
(Duas Fotografia/CASACOR)
Gabriel Ramires, José Carrari Filho e Stephanie Ribeiro - KU'YA. Projeto da CASACOR São Paulo 2023. (André Scarpa/CASACOR)
Architect and presenter
Stephanie Ribeiro designed the space KU'YA – a Tupi-Guarani word that is similar to what we, in Portuguese, call shelter. The 53 m² project was also designed by Gabriel Ramires and José Carrari Filho. In 2020, Stephanie was elected by Forbes as one of the most influential people under 30.
Tom Castro
Tom Castro - Galeria + Lavabo. Projeto da CASACOR Rio de Janeiro 2023. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)
Tom Castro , the youngest black architect to participate in CASACOR Rio de Janeiro, designed Galeria + Lavabo for the exhibition – a space that celebrates ancestry and seeks a connection with emotional memories. An exponent of the new generation, Tom Castro stands out for his bold projects despite his young age, 26 years old.
Wesley Lemos
Wesley Lemos - Cabaña. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2023. (Xico Diniz/CASACOR)
A veteran of CASACOR,
Wesley Lemos will be participating in two editions of the exhibition in 2023: in Bahia and in Sergipe. The architect is designing a sustainable house called "Cabaña" for the Bahia exhibition, using materials reused from the demolition of the old mansion.
In Sergipe, at the "Loft Caju Jazz", Wesley brings an explosion of colors to the show, proposing a dive into the visual arts and good Brazilian furniture design.
